Kim Vernon | Senior Manager in Curriculum
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

Kim is a highly regarded education and curriculum leader with deep expertise in project management, curriculum design, and educational leadership within the Australian education sector. As a Senior Manager at the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Kim leads national projects that shape and deliver high-quality curriculum resources for schools across Australia. With a proven track record of guiding complex initiatives from concept through to delivery, she applies robust project management practices to develop curriculum solutions that are contemporary, practical, and aligned with emerging priorities such as cyber security and digital capability. Kim is passionate about empowering teachers to integrate topics like online safety and digital resilience into everyday learning, helping students build the skills they need for an increasingly connected world. Recognised for her collaborative approach, she brings together stakeholders from government, industry, schools and communities to co-design curriculum that meets real-world needs. As a speaker, Kim shares valuable insights on embedding cyber security into curriculum frameworks, managing education projects effectively, and leading teams through change — inspiring educators and leaders to think strategically about the skills students need for the workforce of tomorrow.